In Praise of Gay Bars
Betsy Andrews traces the role gay bars have played for the LGBTQ+ community since the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and shares why they remain critical bastions of hope and activism
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Strategies for attracting a diverse and loyal happy hour crowd—and boosting profits
The Evolution of Draft Cocktail Programs
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Minimalism Comes to the Cocktail Bar
Why some venues are choosing to offer a limited drinks program
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Bar managers’ best practices for server education, customer engagement, and creating interesting beer lists
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From maximizing sales to avoiding oversaturation, experts discuss tips for boosting revenue and increasing brand awareness
The Rise of Reserve Cocktail Lists
Best practices for running a reserve cocktail program—from procuring vintage spirits to pricing rare ingredients
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Bartenders share tactics for promoting premium spirits in cocktails, selling rare pours, and more